LONGWOOD, FL – April 3rd, 2017 – Waste Pro Chairman & CEO John Jennings was honored by the Boy Scouts of America at their 12th Annual Golden Eagle Dinner in New Smyrna Beach, FL, in recognition for his community contributions and leadership in Southeast Volusia County.
The Golden Eagle Dinner brings together top corporate and community leaders each year to honor an outstanding member of the community. John was joined by his wife, Wendy Jennings, son Sean Jennings, Waste Pro senior and young leaders, and industry veterans.
John spoke passionately about his family roots as a first generation American and a second generation garbage man and the importance of family in scouting. “It’s an honor to be recognized by a group that has such a positive impact on our Country’s young people, teaching them valuable character building skills, “ John stated. All proceeds of the events go the Boy Scouts of America.
The Boy Scouts of America is the Nation’s leading outdoor education and character development program. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Waste Pro is one of this country’s fastest growing privately owned waste collection, recycling, processing and disposal companies, operating in nine southeastern states. Serving more than two million residential and 40,000 commercial customers from over 500 operating locations, Waste Pro is headquartered in Longwood, Florida, and maintains more than 250 exclusive municipal contracts and franchises.